Aquarium Update

October 4—Update me on your bottle/aquarium.  Refer to your observations and BE SPECIFIC.  What were your water quality test results?  What do these results mean?  What changes have you made to your aquarium as a result? 

As of 9/30/13, The Ammonia test was at a 0 ppm, and the Nitrates were at a 40 ppm. Temperature is at a constant 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish are alert and active as always, the Male guppy chases the female a little bit, but for mating, doesn't seem to be in an aggressive way. I added more bacterial supplement in to improve the nitrate levels but it could be from the dying plant material most likely, needs to be removed soon possibly. Fish are eating in small feedings, I feed them little by little over the course of first period, instead of all at once, so they have a chance to eat. Guppies have small stomachs and can't eat a lot all at once. As of 10/4, the water is running somewhat low again, needs to be added more when we return to school. Everything else seems to be going well, nothing really new to add. Very well running tank.